Latin America Corruption Q&A

Latinvex asks leading experts about corruption in Latin America.

BY LATINVEX STAFF

Why has Latin America failed to make any real progress in terms of corruption? How do you view the outlook the next two years? Will corruption remain at current levels or fall or grow? What should Latin American governments do to reduce corruption?

Latinvex asked five experts. Our panel:

Cynthia J. Arnson, Director of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsGeorge R Harper, Chairman, Harper MeyerLuz E. Nagle, Professor of Law, Stetson University College of LawAlejandro Salas, Transparency International’s Regional Director for the AmericasSimon Strong, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Latinvex: Why has Latin America failed to make any real progress in terms of corruption?